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Sep 23, 2019 obscenity law free speech freedom of expression madrilejos v. gatdula constitutional law manila ordinance 7780

Obscenity Laws vs. Free Speech: The Madrilejos Ruling on Manila Ordinance 7780

The Supreme Court’s Madrilejos ruling clarifies how Philippine obscenity laws must balance regulation with constitutionally protected free expression.

Jan 11, 2017 sharia court jurisdiction corporate veil muslim personal laws local government civil law

Piercing the Corporate Veil: Religious Affiliation and Shari'a Court Jurisdiction

Can a municipality be considered Muslim for Shari'a court jurisdiction? The Supreme Court says no, reversing a Shari'a District Court ruling.

Aug 16, 1999 labor-law illegal dismissal separation of church and state religious workers nlrc labor code

Separation of Church and State: Supreme Court Upholds Labor Rights of Religious Workers

The Supreme Court rules that a pastor's dismissal is a secular employment matter, not an ecclesiastical affair, affirming labor protections.